---
title: "UKRI-5765 Supply of new alignment system Laser Tracker"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06553a"
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# UKRI-5765 Supply of new alignment system Laser Tracker

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06553a

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) was initiated for the supply of a new alignment system using a Laser Tracker at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory. This procurement fell under the direct award method, primarily due to technical compatibility needs with existing systems. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the contract has been completed, covering the goods category, with a main focus on laser equipment. The procurement process was carried out under the legal basis provided by UKPGA 2023/54, with the contract period commencing on 2nd March and concluding on 31st March 2026. Although the contract was successfully awarded to Hexagon Metrology Ltd, it was later terminated as the contractual obligations were completed as planned.

This tender created substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technological and metrology equipment, particularly those capable of providing technically compatible systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing lab setups. Companies with experience in supplying high-tech equipment to research institutions—those that understand the nuanced demands of precision technologies—were best suited for this opportunity. Such tenders highlight growth possibilities for businesses looking to cement their presence in the public sector by offering innovative and technically sophisticated solutions that align with the stringent requirements of research facilities like those governed by UKRI.

## Notice

This contract is for the Procurement of a new Laser Tracker alignment system for STFC Daresbury Laboratory.

### Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Single Source Direct Award, as competition is absent due to technical reasons and technical compatibility with existing systems to meet organizational needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,000 |
| Contracts value | £179,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEXAGON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 07:28 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056399-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 09:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032701-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 16:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014028-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013972-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056399-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032701-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014028-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013972-2026
  16th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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